Update from a PYSO Alum
Diani Shi, PSYO alum (2006-2009 and concertmaster in 2008-09!) has been busy! After PYSO she graduated from Princeton, then graduated from Harvard Medical School, and now is a resident physician at the Harvard hospitals in Boston. She continued to play violin in...
High Notes: Elijah Nice
For this week's High Notes, we hear from Elijah Nice, a percussionist who has been with PYSO for 2 seasons. Elijah was born in Lakeland, FL and moved to Bethel Park in 2005. He attended both public school and was home schooled for seven years. He returned to...
Front Row: the PSO Virtual experience to feature PYSO Alum Hannah Ishizaki and Devin Moore
This fall the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will be releasing a 5-episode series, Front Row: The PSO Virtual Experience. Each episode will include music, history, and interviews aimed to connect communities not only in Pittsburgh, but globally. Episode 3,...
High Notes: Mei Hommes
For today’s High Notes we hear from Mei Hommes, a violinist who has been with PYSO for two seasons. Some of Mei’s recent musical accomplishments include being the concertmaster during her last year of TRYPO, and playing in the 2019-2020 PMEA Honors, District, and...
High Notes: Nicholas Palermo
For this week’s High Notes, we hear from another PYSO bassist. Nicholas Palermo has played bass with PYSO for two seasons, as well as playing the principal bass for the North Allegheny Chamber Orchestra and the Pit Orchestra for the 2020 North Allegheny Production...
Beyond the Notes: Creativity and Music
Last night’s Beyond the Notes session was the second part of Creativity and Music with special guest Dr. Pius Cheung. Mr. Cheung and PYSO Music Director Earl Lee analyzed, discussed and then led the orchestra in live readings of original pieces written by their fellow...
PYSO Alum Andrew Griffin Appointed Viola Chair for Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway
We recently heard from Andrew Griffin, who played viola with PYSO from 2003 to 2004. Andrew is currently playing viola for the new Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. Andrew wrote in to tell us about some of his favorite PYSO...
High Notes: Kobe Coleman
For today’s High Notes, we hear from bassist Kobe Coleman, who has played the double bass with PYSO for 2 seasons. When asked how PYSO has been an influence, Kobe wrote, “PYSO made a difference in my life because it cemented one of my primary paths for the future. I...
High Notes: Luke Pedersen
This week’s High Notes will be featuring Luke Pedersen, a bassist who has been with PYSO for 3 years. Luke has an impressive list of musical accomplishments, including being a section leader for the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chartiers...
High Notes: Riley Fichtenmayer
This season, PYSO will be recognizing our talented musicians through a series called High Notes. Stay tuned to learn more about PYSO members, as they continue to develop and grow as musicians. We recently heard from violinist Riley Fichtenmayer, who has played...
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